August 16, 2012

We love our home. We love the location, the style, the age (+50 years) and the back yard with it’s 35 year old grape vine arbour … well that’s what sold it for us. And I’m not even going to mention the large attached garage that has been re-dubbed “The Lounge” which now doubles as a music studio, bar, surplus furniture warehouse.

One of the few things we don’t love is the fact that there is no washroom on the main level. There’s one on the second storey and one in the basement, but you’re out of luck on the main level. Not only is it a convenience we miss, it is an issue for guests who find stairs a challenge.

So, what to do??? We are currently in the process of planning an addition of a covered front porch. The plans include a future enclosed entryway. When that happens we will convert the current front closet into a mini powder room. And when I say mini, I’m talking 36”x43”. Yup – miniscule!

This got me searching the wonderful wide web for a “little” inspiration *snicker*. I guess we’re among the minority because I couldn’t find too many mini loos as inspiration. But here are the few I did find:

There is so much I love about the one above – the wallpaper for one and the built-in book case (for the all-necessary reading material). But the best is the mirror – did you notice it? The snowshoe is a mirror – genius!!!

Ours will be very similar in size the one above, although I don’t think we will have room for a pedestal sink. I like how the floor continues into the powder room. But, people, when you are taking pictures of your work, take note of the little things … like the extra roll of TP – really????

I like this one for the size of the fixtures, and how they’ve built around the tank and heater. Not quite sure what’s going on behind the toilet – looks like the cover may have been pushed back through the wall – oops…

Here’s a couple of examples show how to make the room seem bigger with wall treatments:

My parents in law have the tiniest little powder room and cutest tiny sink... the bonus is the window that seems to open up the space in the room! You must be so looking forward to the addition. Can't wait to see what you conjure up with this exciting and fun challenge, Donna!

I could NOT do the two-in-one toilet and sink. I saw one of those on The Block, and just thought NO WAY. They did four tiny powder rooms under the staircases on The Block. There must be pictures online somewhere.

A tiny powder room is a great place to do something bold or daring - maybe paint it black with a little crystal chandelier, or a bright colour like cobalt blue. A funky wallpaper would be cool too.

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I'm Donna - 50-something, “Honey” to a guy who makes me laugh and fixes stuff; “Mumsy” to two beautiful, successful women and “Bella” to a couple of cutie-patootie grandsons. I work full time in IT and am a certified decorator in my spare time.
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